Chasing Davies: Summer Days Full of Sun & Swimming

Summer is all about the sun and the pool. Swimming is the best way to stay cool, but also get scorched and solidify those eye wrinkles, so safety first. The first thing I turn to more than anything this season is my sunglasses. I know you should technically be wearing them all year around (and I sorta do!), but I'm wearing them NON-STOP this season. And I rotate between like 10 pairs, always getting a new pair for the season.

I love the large selection JCPenny Optical has, including Isaac Mizrahi, Liz Claiborne, Cover Girl, etc. TODAY is the last day to score 50% off + an EXTRA 25% off for FRIENDS & FAMILY, so stock up now. And then, get yourself to the pool with your family...

We just finished off a week of swim lessons with the kiddos. It was full of ups and downs... and to sum it up without boring you with all the details: Nora has an issue with authority and would only enjoy herself on her own terms (and away from the class); and Liam still is desperately afraid to get his face wet (he did, but very little and he wasn't super thrilled by it) - but he has no issue splashing others in the face (hah!). Any tips?

And on another note, sunglasses are perfect to wear into the pool to block your eyes from the constant splashing.